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2014/0279(COD) Reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine: extension of the application period

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Lead INTA LANDSBERGIS Gabrielius (icon: PPE PPE)
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2014/10/31
   Final act published in Official Journal
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PURPOSE: to extend the application of Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine.

LEGISLATIVE ACT: Regulation (EU) No 1150/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine.

CONTENT: in order to support the political and economic stability of Ukraine, the European Commission would propose the extension of the application of Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine until 31 December 2015 . For the purpose of predictability, the customs duties and access to tariff quotas should following the extension remain the same as for 2014.

Ukraine is a priority partner country within the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and the Eastern Partnership. The European Union and Ukraine negotiated an Association Agreement, including a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), which was signed by both parties on 27 June 2014. Under the provisions of the DCFTA, the Union and Ukraine are to establish a free trade area over a transitional period of a maximum of 10 years, starting from the entry into force of the Association Agreement, in accordance with Article XXIV of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994.

In light of the unprecedented security, political and economic challenges faced by Ukraine, and in order to support its economy, it was decided to anticipate the implementation of the Schedule of concessions set out in Annex I-A to the Association Agreement by means of the autonomous trade preferences provided for under Regulation (EU) No 374/2014.

The autonomous preferences provided for under Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 should also be subject to the respect for democratic principles , human rights and fundamental freedoms, and respect for the principle of the rule of law constitute essential elements of that Agreement. Furthermore, it provides that the promotion of respect for the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, inviolability of borders and independence, as well as countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

It is for this reason that the amending Regulation provides the possibility to temporarily suspend the preferences in case of failure to respect the fundamental principles of human rights, democracy and the rule of law by Ukraine.

ENTRY INTO FORCE: 31.10.2014. The Regulation shall apply from 2.11.2014.

Documents
Regulation 2014/1150
OJ L 313 31.10.2014, p. 0001
2014/10/29
   CSL - Draft final act
Documents
00093/2014/LEX
2014/10/29
   CSL - Final act signed
2014/10/29
   EP - End of procedure in Parliament
2014/10/24
   EP/CSL - Act adopted by Council after Parliament's 1st reading
2014/10/23
   EP - Results of vote in Parliament
Documents
Results of vote in Parliament
2014/10/23
   EP - Decision by Parliament, 1st reading
Details

The European Parliament adopted by 497 votes to 78, with 56 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine.

Parliament adopted its position at first reading following the ordinary legislative procedure taking over the Commission proposal.

Parliament supported the Commission proposal seeking to extend the application of Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine until 31 December 2015 .

The autonomous preferences provided for under Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 should also be subject to the respect for the fundamental principles of human rights, democracy and the rule of law by Ukraine.

Documents
T8-0042/2014
2014/10/21
   EP - Debate in Parliament
Documents
Debate in Parliament
2014/10/20
   EP - Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading
2014/10/20
   EP - Vote in committee, 1st reading
2014/10/20
   EP - Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading
Details

The Committee on International Trade adopted the report by Gabrielius LANDSBERGIS (EPP, LT) on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine.

The committee recommended the European Parliament to adopt its position at first reading following the ordinary legislative procedure taking over the Commission proposal.

Members supported the Commission proposal seeking to extend the application of Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine until 31 December 2015 .

The extension of the Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 until the end of 2015 is intended to support Ukraine in its extremely difficult security, political and economic situation through the implementation of EU tariff commitments under the ratified Association Agreement.

Given the objective to ensure the maintenance of the existing conditions for the access to the EU market and minimise the risks of disruption on exports to the EU, Members considered that the most effective solution remains the extension of the autonomous trade measures.

Documents
A8-0021/2014
2014/10/15
   EP - Amendments tabled in committee
Documents
PE539.824
2014/10/14
   EP - Committee draft report
Documents
PE539.661
2014/10/07
   EP - LANDSBERGIS Gabrielius (PPE) appointed as rapporteur in INTA
2014/09/19
   EC - Legislative proposal published
Details

PURPOSE: to extend the application of Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine.

PROPOSED ACT: Regulation of the Council and the European Parliament.

ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: the European Parliament decides in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure and on an equal footing with the Council.

BACKGROUND: Ukraine is a priority partner country within the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and the Eastern Partnership. The European Union and Ukraine negotiated in 2007-2011 an Association Agreement , including a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), which was signed by both parties on 27 June 2014. The European Union and Ukraine are to establish a free trade area over a transitional period of a maximum of 10 years starting from the entry into force of the Association Agreement.

Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine was to apply until Title IV of the Association Agreement enters into force or is applied provisionally. It was intended that this Regulation (would cease to apply on 1 November 2014 at the latest.

In light of the unprecedented security, political and economic challenges faced by Ukraine, and in order to support its economy, it was decided to anticipate the implementation of the Schedule of concessions set out in Annex I-A to the Association Agreement between the EU and Ukraine by means of the autonomous trade preferences provided for under Regulation (EU) No 374/2014. In view of the challenges Ukraine still faces, the application of Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 shall be extended.

CONTENT: in order to support the political and economic stability of Ukraine, the European Commission would propose the extension of the application of Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine until 31 December 2015 . For the purpose of predictability, the customs duties and access to tariff quotas should following the extension remain the same as for 2014.

The autonomous trade preferences provided for by Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 should have full respect for democratic principles, human rights and fundamental freedoms and respect for the principle of the rule of law, promotion of respect for the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, inviolability of borders and independence, as well as countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

The proposal ensures that it is appropriate to introduce the possibility to temporarily suspend the preferences in case of failure to respect the fundamental principles of human rights, democracy and the rule of law by Ukraine.

BUDGETARYIMPLICATION: the European Union will see a loss of customs revenue corresponding to EUR 487 million (gross) annually. However, those figures are estimates, having regard to the political and economic situation of Ukraine and can change.

Documents
COM(2014)0597
EUR-Lex

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A8-0021/2014 - Gabrielius Landsbergis - Résolution législative #

2014/10/23 Outcome: +: 497, -: 78, 0: 56
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46
42
61
60
24
69
19
18
18
14
20
12
12
23
12
10
18
8
8
7
5
4
6
5
5
19
7
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Poland PPE

20

Spain PPE

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Italy PPE

9

Romania PPE

11

France PPE

18

Czechia PPE

7

Portugal PPE

6

Sweden PPE

3

Belgium PPE

3

Hungary PPE

Abstain (1)

Norbert ERDŐS
11

Denmark PPE

For (1)

Bendt BENDTSEN
1

Slovakia PPE

5

Netherlands PPE

5

Bulgaria PPE

7

Croatia PPE

4

Austria PPE

5

Lithuania PPE

2

Finland PPE

3

Slovenia PPE

4

Estonia PPE

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2

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4

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28

United Kingdom S&D

19

Romania S&D

11

France S&D

13

Czechia S&D

4

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Sweden S&D

5

Belgium S&D

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Hungary S&D

4

Denmark S&D

3

Slovakia S&D

4

Netherlands S&D

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Bulgaria S&D

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Georgi PIRINSKI

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Austria S&D

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2

Belgium ECR

2

Denmark ECR

4

Slovakia ECR

3

Netherlands ECR

2

Bulgaria ECR

1

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Ruža TOMAŠIĆ
1

Lithuania ECR

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Roberts ZĪLE
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Denmark ALDE

3

Netherlands ALDE

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Bulgaria ALDE

2

Croatia ALDE

2

Austria ALDE

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Angelika MLINAR
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2

Finland ALDE

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Ivo VAJGL
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Charles GOERENS
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Belgium Verts/ALE

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Margrete AUKEN
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2

Croatia Verts/ALE

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Davor ŠKRLEC
1

Austria Verts/ALE

3

Lithuania Verts/ALE

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Bronis ROPĖ
1

Slovenia Verts/ALE

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Igor ŠOLTES
1

Estonia Verts/ALE

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Indrek TARAND
1

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Tatjana ŽDANOKA
1
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Stefan ECK
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Italy GUE/NGL

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United Kingdom GUE/NGL

Against (1)

Martina ANDERSON
1

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Czechia GUE/NGL

2

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4

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For (1)

Malin BJÖRK
1

Netherlands GUE/NGL

2

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1

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2

Greece GUE/NGL

5

Ireland GUE/NGL

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Italy EFDD

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Udo VOIGT
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Diane DODDS
1

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21

Belgium NI

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Gerolf ANNEMANS
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3

Netherlands NI

4

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4

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  • date: 2014-09-19T00:00:00 type: Legislative proposal published body: EC docs: url: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/docs_autres_institutions/commission_europeenne/com/2014/0597/COM_COM(2014)0597_EN.pdf title: COM(2014)0597 url: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/smartapi/cgi/sga_doc?smartapi!celexplus!prod!DocNumber&lg=EN&type_doc=COMfinal&an_doc=2014&nu_doc=0597 title: EUR-Lex summary: PURPOSE: to extend the application of Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine. PROPOSED ACT: Regulation of the Council and the European Parliament. ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: the European Parliament decides in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure and on an equal footing with the Council. BACKGROUND: Ukraine is a priority partner country within the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and the Eastern Partnership. The European Union and Ukraine negotiated in 2007-2011 an Association Agreement , including a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), which was signed by both parties on 27 June 2014. The European Union and Ukraine are to establish a free trade area over a transitional period of a maximum of 10 years starting from the entry into force of the Association Agreement. Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine was to apply until Title IV of the Association Agreement enters into force or is applied provisionally. It was intended that this Regulation (would cease to apply on 1 November 2014 at the latest. In light of the unprecedented security, political and economic challenges faced by Ukraine, and in order to support its economy, it was decided to anticipate the implementation of the Schedule of concessions set out in Annex I-A to the Association Agreement between the EU and Ukraine by means of the autonomous trade preferences provided for under Regulation (EU) No 374/2014. In view of the challenges Ukraine still faces, the application of Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 shall be extended. CONTENT: in order to support the political and economic stability of Ukraine, the European Commission would propose the extension of the application of Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine until 31 December 2015 . For the purpose of predictability, the customs duties and access to tariff quotas should following the extension remain the same as for 2014. The autonomous trade preferences provided for by Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 should have full respect for democratic principles, human rights and fundamental freedoms and respect for the principle of the rule of law, promotion of respect for the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, inviolability of borders and independence, as well as countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The proposal ensures that it is appropriate to introduce the possibility to temporarily suspend the preferences in case of failure to respect the fundamental principles of human rights, democracy and the rule of law by Ukraine. BUDGETARYIMPLICATION: the European Union will see a loss of customs revenue corresponding to EUR 487 million (gross) annually. However, those figures are estimates, having regard to the political and economic situation of Ukraine and can change.
  • date: 2014-10-20T00:00:00 type: Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading/single reading body: EP
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  • date: 2014-10-20T00:00:00 type: Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading/single reading body: EP docs: url: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?type=REPORT&mode=XML&reference=A8-2014-0021&language=EN title: A8-0021/2014 summary: The Committee on International Trade adopted the report by Gabrielius LANDSBERGIS (EPP, LT) on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine. The committee recommended the European Parliament to adopt its position at first reading following the ordinary legislative procedure taking over the Commission proposal. Members supported the Commission proposal seeking to extend the application of Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine until 31 December 2015 . The extension of the Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 until the end of 2015 is intended to support Ukraine in its extremely difficult security, political and economic situation through the implementation of EU tariff commitments under the ratified Association Agreement. Given the objective to ensure the maintenance of the existing conditions for the access to the EU market and minimise the risks of disruption on exports to the EU, Members considered that the most effective solution remains the extension of the autonomous trade measures.
  • date: 2014-10-21T00:00:00 type: Debate in Parliament body: EP docs: url: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?secondRef=TOC&language=EN&reference=20141021&type=CRE title: Debate in Parliament
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  • date: 2014-10-23T00:00:00 type: Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading body: EP docs: url: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?type=TA&language=EN&reference=P8-TA-2014-0042 title: T8-0042/2014 summary: The European Parliament adopted by 497 votes to 78, with 56 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine. Parliament adopted its position at first reading following the ordinary legislative procedure taking over the Commission proposal. Parliament supported the Commission proposal seeking to extend the application of Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine until 31 December 2015 . The autonomous preferences provided for under Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 should also be subject to the respect for the fundamental principles of human rights, democracy and the rule of law by Ukraine.
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    • PURPOSE: to extend the application of Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine.

      LEGISLATIVE ACT: Regulation (EU) No 1150/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine.

      CONTENT: in order to support the political and economic stability of Ukraine, the European Commission would propose the extension of the application of Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine until 31 December 2015. For the purpose of predictability, the customs duties and access to tariff quotas should following the extension remain the same as for 2014.

      Ukraine is a priority partner country within the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and the Eastern Partnership. The European Union and Ukraine negotiated an Association Agreement, including a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), which was signed by both parties on 27 June 2014. Under the provisions of the DCFTA, the Union and Ukraine are to establish a free trade area over a transitional period of a maximum of 10 years, starting from the entry into force of the Association Agreement, in accordance with Article XXIV of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994.

      In light of the unprecedented security, political and economic challenges faced by Ukraine, and in order to support its economy, it was decided to anticipate the implementation of the Schedule of concessions set out in Annex I-A to the Association Agreement by means of the autonomous trade preferences provided for under Regulation (EU) No 374/2014.

      The autonomous preferences provided for under Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 should also be subject to the respect for democratic principles, human rights and fundamental freedoms, and respect for the principle of the rule of law constitute essential elements of that Agreement. Furthermore, it provides that the promotion of respect for the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, inviolability of borders and independence, as well as countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

      It is for this reason that the amending Regulation provides the possibility to temporarily suspend the preferences in case of failure to respect the fundamental principles of human rights, democracy and the rule of law by Ukraine.

      ENTRY INTO FORCE: 31.10.2014. The Regulation shall apply from 2.11.2014.
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    • The European Parliament adopted by 497 votes to 78, with 56 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine.

      Parliament adopted its position at first reading following the ordinary legislative procedure taking over the Commission proposal.

      Parliament supported the Commission proposal seeking to extend the application of Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine until 31 December 2015.

      The autonomous preferences provided for under Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 should also be subject to the respect for the fundamental principles of human rights, democracy and the rule of law by Ukraine.
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    • The Committee on International Trade adopted the report by Gabrielius LANDSBERGIS (EPP, LT) on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine.

      The committee recommended the European Parliament to adopt its position at first reading following the ordinary legislative procedure taking over the Commission proposal.

      Members supported the Commission proposal seeking to extend the application of Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine until 31 December 2015.

      The extension of the Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 until the end of 2015 is intended to support Ukraine in its extremely difficult security, political and economic situation through the implementation of EU tariff commitments under the ratified Association Agreement.

      Given the objective to ensure the maintenance of the existing conditions for the access to the EU market and minimise the risks of disruption on exports to the EU, Members considered that the most effective solution remains the extension of the autonomous trade measures.
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    • PURPOSE: to extend the application of Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine.

      PROPOSED ACT: Regulation of the Council and the European Parliament.

      ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: the European Parliament decides in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure and on an equal footing with the Council.

      BACKGROUND: Ukraine is a priority partner country within the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and the Eastern Partnership. The European Union and Ukraine negotiated in 2007-2011 an Association Agreement, including a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), which was signed by both parties on 27 June 2014. The European Union and Ukraine are to establish a free trade area over a transitional period of a maximum of 10 years starting from the entry into force of the Association Agreement.

      Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine was to apply until Title IV of the Association Agreement enters into force or is applied provisionally. It was intended that this Regulation (would cease to apply on 1 November 2014 at the latest.

      In light of the unprecedented security, political and economic challenges faced by Ukraine, and in order to support its economy, it was decided to anticipate the implementation of the Schedule of concessions set out in Annex I-A to the Association Agreement between the EU and Ukraine by means of the autonomous trade preferences provided for under Regulation (EU) No 374/2014. In view of the challenges Ukraine still faces, the application of Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 shall be extended.

      CONTENT: in order to support the political and economic stability of Ukraine, the European Commission would propose the extension of the application of Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine until 31 December 2015. For the purpose of predictability, the customs duties and access to tariff quotas should following the extension remain the same as for 2014.

      The autonomous trade preferences provided for by Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 should have full respect for democratic principles, human rights and fundamental freedoms and respect for the principle of the rule of law, promotion of respect for the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, inviolability of borders and independence, as well as countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

      The proposal ensures that it is appropriate to introduce the possibility to temporarily suspend the preferences in case of failure to respect the fundamental principles of human rights, democracy and the rule of law by Ukraine.

      BUDGETARYIMPLICATION: the European Union will see a loss of customs revenue corresponding to EUR 487 million (gross) annually. However, those figures are estimates, having regard to the political and economic situation of Ukraine and can change.
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